Veterinary Technician Full Job Description

Valor Emergency Veterinary Hospital is a small animal 24-hour practice in Bossier City, LA.

We currently have an opening for an overnight shift veterinary technician or experienced assistant who is interested in emergency/urgent care. RVT is preferred but not required. We focus heavily on the utilization of skills and encourage professional development and continuing education.

Who you are:

Compassionate: Demonstrates genuine care and empathy for animals and their well-being, as well as the ability to comfort and support pet owners during challenging times.

Detail-Oriented: Pays meticulous attention to details, ensuring accurate record-keeping, medication dosages, and treatment plans.

Team Player: Works collaboratively with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and support staff to provide comprehensive and effective patient care.

Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, able to handle unexpected situations and make sound decisions under pressure.

Strong Communication: Effectively communicates with both colleagues and pet owners, conveying information clearly and with patience, ensuring everyone is well-informed and involved in the treatment process.

Problem Solver: Exhibits critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during procedures or patient care.

Organized: Maintains a well-organized workspace and manages tasks efficiently to ensure a smooth workflow.

Gentle Demeanor: Handles animals with a calm and gentle touch, minimizing stress and anxiety during examinations and treatments.

Quick Learner: Eager to acquire new knowledge and techniques, staying updated on advancements in veterinary medicine and technology.

Positive Attitude: Approaches challenges with a positive outlook, fostering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere within the team.

Time Management: Manages tasks and responsibilities effectively, optimizing time to ensure all duties are completed promptly and thoroughly.

Dedication: Shows a strong commitment to the well-being of animals and their owners, going above and beyond to ensure high-quality patient care.

If you possess these traits and are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Duties and responsibilities you may own in this role:

• Demonstrate safe and proper restraint of fractious animals.
• Participate in receiving and giving rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
• Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining intravenous catheters, urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, and chest and abdominal tubes.
• Exceptional nursing care skills for a variety of hospitalized patients
• Experience with anesthetic procedures in an ER environment
• Exceptional nursing care skills for a variety of hospitalized patients
• Triaging and admitting emergent cases.
• Diagnostic procedures such as radiographs and a variety of in-house lab work
• Continually demonstrate exceptional and empathetic client communication and education whether it be in written or verbal form in a timely manner.

Pay consists of a base hourly rate, shift differential where applicable, and a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life, disability/accident insurance. CE allowance, scrub allowance, 401k match, PTO, and more for qualified employees. Base pay ranges $16-26/hour. Base pay rate is determined by skill level, experience, and credentials.

Schedule that allows for work-life balance. Graveyard shift is available with a graveyard shift pay differential.

We are proudly privately owned and rooted in our local community.

Apply either through Indeed or by e-mailing a resume to office@valorvetemergency.com.

Please note: At this time, we do not have any entry-level positions open.

Job Type: Full-time, Relief

Pay: $16.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• CE Allowance for credentialed staff
• Scrub Allowance
• Work/Life Balance

Schedule:

• Graveyard

Supplemental pay types:

• Graveyard Differential
• Bonus opportunities

Basic Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 1 years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate.
• Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations.

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bossier City, LA 71111 (Required)

Work Location: In person